PwC are the market leaders in global VAT compliance services, providing services too many of the firm’s largest and most important clients. We provide clients with VAT compliance services throughout EMEA and also Asia Pac and Latin America.

Within our IF100 Indirect Tax Compliance team in Birmingham we are looking for an individual with an interest in developing their experience in indirect tax compliance and develop a career within an established team.

Working within the wider team you will be responsible for the preparation and Review of draft indirect tax returns using our Indirect Tax Technologies. You will be allocated to a [portfolio of clients in order that high quality returns are produced and client relationships are developed to maximum potential. You will be responsible for liaising with clients and the wider PwC network in order to ensure quality and timely delivery. You will build relationships with both client contacts and the PwC network.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to work on ad-hoc global VAT compliance projects, wider Indirect Tax process projects and assisting clients on issues such as overseas registrations, e-filing, potential impact of new overseas Indirect Tax legislation and tax authority audit support etc.

This role provides the successful candidate with an unparalleled opportunity to build global VAT technical skills, global VAT compliance awareness and the experience of working on complex and challenging assignments. This is an excellent platform for furthering your career within VAT and opportunities for training are available.

Keeping up to date with legislation and practical changes which impact VAT compliance;

Supporting junior members of the team.

Additional Information

Amount of time office based: 90-100%

Amount of time at client sites: up to 10%

Need to travel/overnight stays away from home: Occasional

Opportunity for flexible working (hours)?: Yes

Opportunity for working from home?: No

Opportunity for job sharing?: No

Requirements

Successful candidate will need to possess and demonstrate a broad range of capabilities and skills, including:

Good VAT Compliance knowledge;

Previous experience in a VAT related role

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;

Excellent self-organisational skills

Ambition and a strong desire to succeed;

A commitment to team working;

An ability to work within a strict timetable and deadlines

Location: Birmingham

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